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Transmission
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Facts about cold sores: - The virus that causes cold sores is spread from person to person by direct contact with the virus.
 - Transmission may occur from kissing or sharing towels or other items with a person who is infected.
- People who have a cold sore can transmit the infection to others until the sore is completely scabbed over.
- The first time you become infected with the herpes virus you may have no symptoms at all.
- Some people who become infected will develop a painful sore inside their mouth or on their lips. This usually occurs within 2 weeks of initial infection.
- Once a person is infected with the herpes virus, he or she will carry it for life.
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